Xi said this year marks the 10th
anniversary of the establishment of comprehensive strategic cooperative
partnership between the two countries.

China and Vietnam should uphold the
tradition of close high-level exchanges between both parties and states, press
for the dovetail of China's Belt and Road Initiative and Vietnam's "Two
Corridors and One Economic Circle" plan and confirm priority areas in
cooperation, Xi said.

As China's largest trading partner in
Southeast Asia, Vietnam will participate in the first China International
Import Expo as a guest of honor, Xi said, stressing China will import more
Vietnam products that are marketable in the Chinese market.

Xi also said both sides should work
together to maintain maritime peace and stability, and advance maritime
cooperation.

Phuc said Vietnam will engage in
pragmatic cooperation with China and enhance connectivity of the Belt and Road
Initiative and the "Two Corridors and One Economic Circle" plan.

The international import expo shows
China's commitment to opening up and free trade, Phuc said, adding that Vietnam
will properly address maritime issues according to the consensus and principles
reached by the leaders of both countries.